research Cosmetic aspects of pregnancy
Pregnant women often experience skin and hair changes, with over half getting stretch marks and pigment changes, and should be cautious with cosmetic procedures due to potential risks.
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research The effect of spironolactone on genital skin 5α-reductase activity
Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Physiologic changes of pregnancy: A review of the literature
Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.
research Refinement of Technique in Injection Lipolysis Based on Scientific Studies and Clinical Evaluation
Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.
research Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa: Case report and review of the literature
A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
research Hormonal and Surgical Treatment Options for Transgender Men (Female-to-Male)
Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.
research Physiologic changes and dermatoses of pregnancy
Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
research Multiple Myeloma–Associated Amyloidosis Presenting With Acrolocalized Acquired Cutis Laxa
A man with rare skin changes on his fingers was diagnosed with multiple myeloma-linked amyloidosis.
research Predominant expression of 5 alpha-reductase type 1 in pubic skin from normal subjects and hirsute patients.
The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
research Current standards in the diagnostics and therapy of hair diseases - hair consultation
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing hair diseases, and psychological support for patients is important.
research RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ALOPECIAS
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
research Congenital cutaneous lymphadenoma
An 8-year-old girl had a rare, benign skin tumor on her forehead.
research ANDROGEN METABOLISM AS IT AFFECTS HAIR GROWTH IN ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.
research Expression and Cellular Localization of Keratinocyte Growth Factor and Its Receptor in Human Hyperplastic Prostate Tissue1
KGF and its receptor are found in enlarged prostate tissue and KGF strongly increases cell growth.
research Adult Patients with Aphallia: Were they Fertile?
The document does not determine if adults with aphallia are fertile.
research Infliximab-Associated Psoriasiform Alopecia
Stopping infliximab and using strong topical steroids can regrow hair lost due to psoriasiform alopecia.
research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
research Dermoscopy — 4th Conference of the Section of Dermoscopy and Other Skin Imaging Techniques (DiTOS) of the Polish Dermatological Society — Abstracts
Hair loss can be caused by cancer, treatments, or skin conditions, and trichoscopy helps diagnose it.
research Hair follicle gene expression profiling in the SubPopulations and InteRmediate Outcome Measures in COPD Study (SPIROMICS)
Hair follicles can be used to study gene expression and understand conditions like COPD.
research Hirsutism due to polycystic ovarian syndrome: An integrative review of pathophysiology and management
Combining modern and Unani treatments may offer better care for hirsutism in PCOS.
research Investigation of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Receptor Expression in Cases of Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus
Decreased IGF-1R expression may contribute to sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus development.
research Relación entre los síntomas del tracto urinario bajo y las características anatómicas de la próstata en pacientes con obesidad y obesidad grave
Obesity is linked to more severe lower urinary tract symptoms.
research Clinical pearls in dermatology 2013
The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
research Síndrome dos ovários policísticos: correlação dos fenótipos com as manifestações metabólicas
Older age, obesity, hirsutism, and having children increase metabolic risk in women with PCOS.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Trichobacteriosis Pubis Presenting as Genital Bromhidrosis
A rare bacterial infection of pubic hair can cause strong genital odor, but trimming hair and using clindamycin can quickly fix it.
research Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Evaluation Study: the THESEUS prospective cohort study
Laser treatment and deroofing are effective options for hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism*
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research METHOTREXATE FOR GENERALIZED PUSTULAR PSORIASIS IN A 2-YEAR-OLD CHILD
Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
research FOCAL HYPERTRICHOSIS DURING TOPICAL TACROLIMUS THERAPY FOR CHILDHOOD VITILIGO
An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.